The draft agreement could bring in roughly $2.9 million annually in impact fees, in addition to a minimum $18 million in property taxes, plus up-front payment of $15.8 million to $17 million. But Mr. Buckley said that is not enough.

Referencing the host community agreement between Everett and Wynn Resorts for a casino, Mr. Buckley said he'd like to see Milford getting $30 million, rather than the proposed $18 million for the project.

"I'm a little uncomfortable with the minimum base of $18 million," Mr. Buckley said. "I'm thinking the town of Milford is, at least, entitled to what the city of Everett is entitled to, in terms of dollars. Everett is getting $30 million and I don't know why we would be shooting for less."

Promising Milford will deliver "the best possible host agreement" that it can, Mr. Buckely said he would like more "concrete language" in the agreement for sound barriers to block noise in the adjoining neighborhoods, as well as addressing the town's water reserve.

"In order to build this project, they are taking away our (water) reserve. There's no doubt in that," Mr. Buckley said. "I like to see a little more language that holds them to either the ability to get permits or, frankly, I'm not sure. But I don't want to be in a situation where they just eroded our reserves in terms of water and that's just it."

All three selectmen agreed that it's a good beginning to the process. A meeting to get closer to a final draft is slated for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 4.